U CAFE in Gravesend (East) Homecrest
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026
📍 706 AVENUE U, Brooklyn, NY 11223 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
Overview
U Cafe in Gravesend holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection. Across 8 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received mixed grades including one Grade A, one Grade B, and one Grade C, with no emergency closures on record.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
U CAFE in Gravesend (East) Homecrest: Full Inspection History (8 records)
GRADE A
Mar 25, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Violations:
04L
Aug 28, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced ...
May 10, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Food, supplies, or equipment not protecte...
GRADE B
May 10, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 26
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Providing single-use, ...
Dec 11, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and undern...
Dec 11, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
Nov 23, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Score: 8
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected...
GRADE C
Oct 31, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 52
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed ...
Browse Related
U CAFE in Gravesend (East) Homecrest: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was U CAFE last inspected?
- U CAFE was last inspected on March 25, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is U CAFE's current health grade?
- U CAFE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has U CAFE had?
- U CAFE has 8 health inspections on record from October 2022 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at U CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at U CAFE was 52 points on October 31, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has U CAFE ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. U CAFE has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.